Sunday 27 February 2022

Declaration by the International Geographical Union on the Ukraine crisis


Declaration by the International Geographical Union on the Ukraine crisis

 

Declaration issued by the International Geographical Union (IGU) in regard to the Ukraine crisis:

The International Geographical Union notes with dismay the alarming situation in Ukraine and finds the invasion of a sovereign democratic nation by Russian forces outrageous and unacceptable.  These actions are undermining global security and stability and have led to deplorable human suffering and loss of life.

In the interests of peace and stability in international relations, we call for an end to the hostilities and for a resolution that respects the sovereignty of Ukraine and all its people.

The International Geographical Union stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and its community of geographers, along with those in Russia who are courageously manifesting their rejection of war.  We wish the citizens of Ukraine great strength in resisting and overcoming this shocking crisis.

We note that scientists and scientific journalists in Russia have issued the following open letter on the situation:

https://www.eureporter.co/world/russia/2022/02/24/an-open-letter-from-russian-scientists-and-science-journalists-against-the-war-with-ukraine/ 

 

En Francais:

L'Union géographique internationale observe avec consternation la situation alarmante en Ukraine et juge insensé et inacceptable l'invasion d'une nation démocratique souveraine par les forces russes.  Ces actions portent atteinte à la sécurité et à la stabilité mondiales et entraînent des souffrances humaines et des pertes de vies déplorables.

Dans l'intérêt de la paix et de la stabilité des relations internationales, nous appelons à la fin des hostilités et à une résolution qui respecte la souveraineté de l'Ukraine et de tout son peuple.

L'Union géographique internationale est solidaire du peuple ukrainien et de sa communauté de géographes, ainsi que de ceux qui, en Russie, manifestent courageusement leur rejet de la guerre.  Nous souhaitons aux citoyens de l'Ukraine beaucoup de détermination pour résister et surmonter cette crise bouleversante.

Nous notons que des scientifiques et des journalistes scientifiques en Russie ont publié la lettre ouverte suivante sur la situation:

https://www.eureporter.co/world/russia/2022/02/24/an-open-letter-from-russian-scientists-and-science-journalists-against-the-war-with-ukraine/

 

 

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Saturday 12 February 2022

International Conference on 'Governance and Local Development: The African and Middle Eastern Experience', 11-13 February 2022 (Hybrid), Ifrane, Morocco


 

The IGU Commission on Geography of Governance participated, in partnership with the Al Akhawayn University, in the 'International Conference on Governance and Local Development: The African and Middle Eastern Experience', 11-13 February 2022 (Hybrid), Ifrane, Morocco

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